Montpellier prospect and PSG academy talents: Armenia U17 to host France in Yerevan

Armenia U17 will begin their EURO 2027 first-round qualifying campaign against France on November 11. The match will take place at the FFA Academy Stadium in Avan, kicking off at 15:00 Yerevan time.

France have arrived in Armenia with a squad featuring several promising players who have already attracted the attention of leading European clubs. The standout name is Montpellier’s 16-year-old forward Laciné Megnan-Pavé, who is already playing regularly at senior level. He has recorded four goals and two assists in 10 Ligue 2 appearances this season.

PSG pursued the forward during the summer. According to L’Équipe, the Parisian club submitted several transfer offers, with the latest reportedly worth around €10 million. Megnan-Pavé nevertheless stayed at Montpellier, where he had signed his first professional contract in February before extending his deal until June 2029 in October.

Another notable player in the French squad is Montpellier midfielder Soyan Ameur. Media reports during the summer linked him with interest from Bayern Munich and other European clubs. His performances for France U16 were among the reasons he caught the attention of scouts.

Head coach Johan Radet has selected 20 players for the tournament. Five represent PSG, four come from Marseille and another three play for Montpellier. Alongside Megnan-Pavé and Ameur, Montpellier defender Christopher Baloukoula has also been called up.

For Armenia, the meeting with France will be the opening test of their home mini-tournament. Italy and Luxembourg are the other teams in the group. The top two sides will advance to the second qualifying round, scheduled for spring 2027.